The American team is also not convinced by the new type of competition proposed by Team New Zealand

Hit the 38 American Cup. The American Magic team has officially confirmed that it will not compete in Naples, leaving the fleet reduced to only three teams: the defender Emirates Team New Zealand, the Challenger of Record, Athenea Racing and local defiant Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.

The American Magic decision comes after a "in-depth and strategic" review of the current Protocol to the event and the Partnership Agreement, as explained by its Main Team, Doug DeVos. "We do not believe that the current format will allow a competitive and financially sustainable campaign," he said. The team, based in Pensacola, represented the New York Yacht Club in the last two editions and was one of the most solid projects of the previous cycle in Barcelona. With its withdrawal, the 2025 American Cup, the competition is kept with a low fleet: Emirates Team New Zealand will defend the title against Luna Rossa, a historic rival and host of the event, and Athena Racing, Ben Ainslie's team.

American Magic has stressed that it is not completely disconnected from the high level and that it will focus its efforts on technological and sports development from its American base. "Our commitment to the future of sport remains intact," said CEO Mike Cazer, who insisted that they will continue to promote the innovation, training and participation of American regatists in international competitions.